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If you ever wanted to look the most indispensable Founding Father in the eye, this might be a good time. With the recent acquisition of an iconic Gilbert Stuart portrait — plus the timely loan of a much earlier landmark likeness — Colonial Williamsburg has doubled down on the impact of two other standout paintings in its collection, giving visitors a rare and unusually telling way to grasp just how much George Washington put into building a new nation. A newly authenticated watch seal that Washington commissioned in 1771, wore proudly on many occasions and then took to war as commander in chief only serves to deepen those insights, providing a personal glimpse into the...

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If you ever wanted to look the most indispensable Founding Father in the eye, this might be a good time.
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